Breakfast pancakes with sweet apple side
Pancakes are something I used to fear, because there were always so many recipes to choose from, and each one turned out slightly different. Sweet or savoury? Thick or thin? Brown or white?… Continue reading
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Cullen Skink (Scottish fish soup)
Having spent four years at university in Scotland, I have made it a point to shun the greasy, unhealthy Scottish cuisine. But there is one dish I have fallen in love with (and… Continue reading
Pasta salad
I like salad. But only when the weather is warm, which can create the illusion that I really don’t like salad. However, it seems that the sun is really here to stay, and… Continue reading
South Indian chicken curry with cashews and spicy peas
The problem with cooking Indian food is that measurements are often non-existent. When I ask my grandmother how many teaspoons of cumin or coriander she uses, I get a baffled look and the… Continue reading
Simple savoury French toast
Ah, French toast. So easy to cook, so many varieties. Personally, I have always favoured the savoury over the sweet, as that is what I grew up with and so adding sugar, cinnamon,… Continue reading
Quinoa salad with sweet potato and aubergine
Spring time is quinoa time! I bought some quinoa a while ago but haven’t had a chance to cook it yet, as London suffered another cold spell and quinoa feels like more of… Continue reading
Hard-boiled eggs in spicy cream sauce
My first Indian recipe post! This one is a favourite of mine because I associate it with good memories from home. It is one of the only dishes that was always cooked by… Continue reading
Salmon and green bean risotto
Last week, I had a reunion with my flatmates from university whom I hadn’t seen in a while – a perfect opportunity to cook a nice dinner and catch up. One of… Continue reading
Quick and easy fried rice
Everybody has a go-to dish for when you get home late, are tired and have no energy to experiment with ingredients. Some people make mac and cheese, others eat sandwiches – I cook… Continue reading
Creamy pasta with vodka and salmon
NB: I updated this post in December 2018 with new photos when I rediscovered this recipe! As I start to write this blog, I have been remembering all the delicious dishes I have… Continue reading